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SIGGRAPH Mobile Chair

Overview

The SIGGRAPH Mobile Chair produces a one-day program that includes entertaining and informative representation of the highest quality state of the art in mobile graphics and apps. The chair recruits and supervises both a sub-committee and a jury, and interacts with contributors on formats, timing and many other editing requirements necessary for final production. The SIGGRAPH Mobile Chair works closely with the Conference Chair, the Conference Event Director, volunteers, and contractors to produce an entertaining and informative representation representing excellence in modeling, shading, animation, lighting, effects, and more.

Recommended Qualifications

team player who works well with others

able to delegate responsibility and mentor team members as well as the next year's Dailies Chair

experience with project / fiscal management

deadline-driven; able to organize and respond quickly

able to devote the necessary time

ready access to necessary resources to produce the show, including transfer, editing (film and video), and duplicating equipment as well as professional editing and production support.

practitioner within computer graphics/animation community

participated in past SIGGRAPH conferences as a contributor, juror and/or subcommittee member

understands the role of SIGGRAPH Mobile within the SIGGRAPH conference and community

able to build, inspire, and guide a jury and other subcommittee members in the realization of the final program

Specific Responsibilities

The following list is a "high-level" view of the specific responsibilities associated with serving as the Dailies Chair. The list is organized under general categories of responsibility.

Strategic

Participate in strategic planning for the SIGGRAPH Conference

Create a strategic direction for the SIGGRAPH Mobile program including technical and artistic focus, emphasis areas, and new initiatives

Management

Recruit and manage a subcommittee to assist in producing and administering the SIGGRAPH Mobile program